The largest travel nurse agency in the U.S. with the most comprehensive job board.
50 States
States Served
40+
Specialties
2001
Founded
100,000+
Nurses Placed
Aya Healthcare is the largest travel nurse staffing agency in the United States, placing over 100,000 healthcare professionals since its founding in 2001. With exclusive contracts at major hospital systems nationwide, Aya consistently has more open positions than any other agency.
Their proprietary technology platform gives nurses real-time access to thousands of open positions with transparent pay breakdowns. The Aya app allows you to search, apply, manage credentials, and communicate with your recruiter from your phone.
Aya is known for its scale — with positions in all 50 states across virtually every nursing specialty. While some travelers prefer smaller, more personalized agencies, Aya's sheer volume of opportunities makes them an essential option for nurses who want access to the widest selection of assignments.
Aya Healthcare provides both agency-arranged furnished housing and competitive housing stipends. Their housing team sources apartments, extended-stay hotels, and furnished rentals near your facility. The Aya app includes housing details and lets you communicate preferences directly with the housing team.
Aya Healthcare publishes pay ranges directly on their job board, so you can see estimated weekly pay before you even apply. Detailed pay package breakdowns are provided once you are matched, showing taxable wages, stipends, and any bonuses. Their transparency has set an industry standard.
Given their scale, Aya uses a team-based support model. You will have a primary recruiter plus access to a credentialing specialist, housing coordinator, and clinical support team. While the personal touch may feel different from smaller agencies, the depth of support resources is unmatched.
Amanda L.
Labor & Delivery · 2026-03-01
Aya has the most jobs, period. I have searched other agencies and nobody has as many L&D openings. The app is great — I can see pay, location, and apply in minutes. My recruiter is responsive and the onboarding process was smooth.
David P.
Telemetry · 2026-02-14
Good agency with tons of positions. The pay is competitive and benefits are solid. Only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that communication can sometimes be slow when you are dealing with multiple team members instead of one dedicated recruiter.
Rachel T.
ICU · 2026-01-28
This is my second year with Aya and I love the flexibility. They have assignments everywhere and the pay transparency on their job board saves me so much time. I can compare weekly pay across states without having to call anyone. Game changer for experienced travelers.
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